Problems and prospects for the development of urban tourism in Gaborone and Maun, Botswana

Figures & data

Figure 1: Map of Botswana showing the study area (Gaborone and Maun)

Table 1: Populations of Gaborone and Maun, 1964–2001

Year	Gaborone	Maun
1964	3,855	4,591
1971	5,000	9,614
1981	59,657	20,941
1991	133,468	34,324
2001	186,007	49,822
Source: CSO, 2002.

Table 2: Does urban tourism benefit local people?

	Gaborone		Maun
	N	%	N	%
Yes	3	0.6	424	15.2
No	497	99.4	76	84.8
Total	500	100	500	100
Source: Authors' field survey, 2003–04.

Table 3: Are you aware of socio-economic benefits of urban tourism?

	Gaborone		Maun
	N	%	N	%
Yes	455	91.0	499	99.8
No	45	9.0	1	0.2
Total	500	100	500	100
Source: Authors' field survey, 2003–04.

Table 4: Can game parks and wildlife promote urban tourism?

	Gaborone		Maun
	N	%	N	%
Yes	374	74.8	411	82.2
No	126	25.2	89	17.8
Total	500	100	500	100
Source: Authors' field survey, 2003–04.